Seniors for Week of June 17

DIGHTON

The Dighton Council on Aging, is located at 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. The Dighton Council on Aging's monthly happenings for June are as follows:

The next food bank will be held on June 23 starting at 8 a.m. in the Dighton Town Hall, (Lower Level) 979 Somerset Ave. First time attending: Must show ID and utility bill with address and, show proof of need: Tax returns, disability statement, etc.

A vision clinic will be held Tuesday, July 31, at Prime Time.  If you are a Dighton resident 60+ and need this service, call 508-669-6272 for more information.

The Sojourn Bears group will meet again before summer break on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 508-823-0095.

U.F.O'S/arts and crafts group will meet June 19 at 10 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging.

A representative from the Dighton Public Library will be at Lincoln Village on Tuesday, June 19 from 1 -3 p.m. This program is for Dighton residents. You may check out and return books, videos, D.V.D's and more. For more information, call 508-669-6421.

The next Wellness Clinic will be held on Tuesday, June 19, at 9:30 am, at the Dighton Council on Aging. The scheduled topic in June is “Super Foods for Better Health.” A nurse will be available to answer questions and to check your blood pressure. Call 508-823-0095 to schedule appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Classes at the Dighton COA:

Chair yoga class is held for those 60+, on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. to noon;

Tai Chi Classes are held on Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m.;

Exercise Classes are held for those ages 60+, on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m.

Pinochle, cribbage and whist are played at the Lincoln Village Community Center, on Wednesdays and Thursday at 1p.m. A whist party scheduled for the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m.

Nutritious meals are served at “Prime Time” Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. by reservation. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 by 10:30 a.m. the previous day to reserve a meal. A donation of $2 per meal is suggested. Home delivered meals can be arranged for home-bound elders upon request. If you know of someone who is homebound and in need of home delivered meals please call 508- 823-0095 or 508-669-6272.

FALL RIVER

Fall River Council on Aging, 508-324-2401

Flint Senior Center, 1423 Pleasant St. Coordinator Almerinda Medeiros; 508-324-2712, Voice/TDD 324-2000

Monday: Lunch and bingo 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Rep. Paul Schmid visits first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Arts and crafts

Wednesday: Breakfast bingo 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month

Thursday: Arts and crafts 9:30 a.m. to noon; Lunch and bingo noon to 2:30 p.m.

Friday: Movie Matinee Day; 1 pm.

Niagara/Maplewood Senior Center, 550 Tucker St. Coordinator Stephanie Valente; 508-324-2717, Voice/TDD 324-2000

Monday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; Low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pitch 1 to 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.; bongo bingo on second Wednesday of every month 1 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; Low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Jambalaya Jammers noon to 3 p.m.

Friday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

North End Senior Center, 101 President Ave., Executive Plaza

Coordinator Donald F. Jackson; 508-324-2711; Voice/TDD 324-2000

Monday: Pitch 1 p.m., Knitting/Crochet Group 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

Slam Bingo every last Tuesday of the month 1 p.m.

Wednesday: not available

Thursday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

Friday: Bingo 1 p.m.

South End Senior Center, 114 South Main St. Coordinator Claudette Sisson; 508-324-2715

Monday: Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Cards 9 a.m. to noon

Wednesday: Cards 9 a.m. to noon; Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday: Cards 9 to 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

FREETOWN

Freetown Council on Aging, 227 Chace Road, East Freetown, may be reached at Freetowncoa@aol.com or by calling Barbara Lafleur at 508-763-9557. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Fabric Art Workshop, Tuesday, July 17, 9 to 11 a.m.

SHINE, Monday, June 25, at 12:30 p.m., call the COA for an appointment.

Tea Time, Thursday, June 28 at 11 a.m., RSVP Thursday, June 21

Seated Massage, Mondays at 9:30 a.m., Call COA for appointment, $5 donation requested for 15 minutes

Ice Cream Social, Mondays at 1 p.m.

Senior Brown Bag Program, Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Blood Pressure, Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Pool table, Mondays, 9 a.m.

Knitting and Crocheting Club, Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon

Card games: Pitch, Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m.

Podiatrist, July 9, at 9:30 a.m. Call Dr. Markowitz for an appointment, 401-455-3554

Bingo, Tuesdays, 12:45 to 3 p.m.

Painting, Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., June 20 last class until September

Line Dancing, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. at the Freetown VFW, lessons are $2 per person.

Scrabble, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Club, Thursday, June 21 at noon

Yoga, Fridays, 10 a.m. using a mat, $5 donation suggested

Kanakis Produce, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Gold-Silver-Platinum, Tuesday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Senior Van Service, Call Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Senior van is available on Monday-Thursday.

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Senior Center weekly schedule is as follows:

Line Dancing: Instructor Josephine Vierra, 10 a.m., Monday.

Billiards: Daily at 9 a.m.

Bridge: noon Mondays and Tuesdays; Pitch (Hi-Lo Jack); Wed at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring: 1:15 p.m. every Monday; free (bring your own supplies).

Art Class: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Alzheimer's Support Group: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga Exercise with Kathryn Ward: Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Senior Health Insurance Program counselor, Pat Walker is at the center every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. SHIP specializes in health insurance plans, such as: Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicare Advantage, several supplemental plans. Walker can also help you with your medical bills; appointment necessary; call 401-644 3317.

Tai Chi: Instructor Jessie Harding, Wednesdays: 10:15 a.m.

Walking Club: 10 a.m.

Chorus: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Chorus director: Josephine Vierra

Cardio Exercise with Stephanie Synnott: Fridays: 9 a.m.

Zumba Gold with Jessica Shea-Fridays: 10:15 a.m.

Fitness Center is opened daily for members only 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thrift Shop is open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Closed for lunch noon to 1. Donations may only be made during those hours.

Portsmouth Café Luncheon meals are served at noon Monday through Friday at the center. Meals served to 60 and over or disabled. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation is $3. Call 401-683-4106

Blood Pressure Screenings: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon.; open to the public.

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center is located at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth. For more information about events and activities or other services, call 401-683-4106.

SOMERSET

The Somerset Council on Aging announces:

Regular office hours for the Council on Aging are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The business line is 508-646-2833, Transportation line, 508-646-2819.

New Classes offered at the COA: Tap dance class with Kim Berube on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The last class will be Wednesday, June 20. Tap shoes are not required.

Creative relaxation and mediation: Join Kim Ferrara, Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. This class is free and will run each Wednesday through June.

Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud: Meet a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program on Friday, June 22, at 10:45 a.m. at the COA, and participate in a discussion on how to prevent, detect, report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. This free information workshop will provide you with the tools to become a more informed and engaged health care consumer.

Regular weekly activities include: Osteoporosis exercise, Mon. and Thurs. (physician's note required) 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi every Monday 9:15 a.m. $3 per class

Mahjongg casual and instructional every Mon. 10:30 – 2:30

Mahjongg every Thurs. 10:30 – 2:30

Aerobics exercise class every Tues. and Thurs. 9:30 am $3 per class

Bingo every Tues. and Fri. 12:30 p.m., refreshments will be served.

Bridge every Tuesday 10 a.m.

Pitch every Wed. 9:30 a.m.

Canasta every Wed. 10:30 a.m.

Knitting/Crocheting/Adult coloring class every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Cribbage every Thursday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drums Alive every Friday at 9:15 a.m.

Local transportation is offered to persons 59 and older and handicapped persons five days a week and Sunday mornings for religious services only. To schedule a ride,  call the day before between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For any additional information contact the COA office.

Congregate meals are offered Monday through Friday at the Senior Center through Bristol Elders Services, by reservation for a donation of $2 per meal. If interested call the COA office to reserve your meal by 9:30 a.m. a day in advance.

A podiatrist visits the senior center the first and fourth Wed. of every month. Call the COA office for an appointment.

A medical equipment lending closet is available to Somerset residents. Call the Council on Aging for more information about the program at 508-646-2833.

SWANSEA

The Swansea Senior Center is located at Senior Center 260 Ocean Grove Ave. Senior events are as follows:

On Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. a representative with the Better Business Bureau will be at the COA with a free workshop: Identity theft and Scams. The program will cover the most common scams currently circulating the community, the major “red flags” to watch out for, and the precautionary steps you can take to keep from falling victim to identity theft.

Fitness Programs

Zumba-Wednesdays at 10 a.m., free

Meditated Movement: Tuesdays at 10 a.m., free

You V2: Mondays: Fridays at 3 p.m., free

Bingo for a Buck: Socialize and have fun playing bingo Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Cards are only $1 each.

Knitting for a Need: Mondays from 1 – 3  p.m. Free yarn is available (at the COA) to all club members. For more information, call Laurie Pimentel at 508-676-1831.

Fitness Programs

Fitness DVD’s: Mondays through Fridays anytime (upon availability) – free

Nintendo Wii: Mondays – Fridays anytime (upon availability) – free

Zumba: Wednesdays at 10 a.m., free

Health Clinics

Wednesdays

Free Blood pressure and glucose screenings by The Swansea Ambulance Corps from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Daily

My Vigorous Mind - Free touch screen computer activities designed to stimulate your mind.

Congregate Meals Lunch Program: 11:30 a.m.

Supportive Day Program: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Fee and eligibility requirement apply)

Weekly

Monday: Knitting Club-1  to 2  p.m. – free

Tuesday: Bingo: 1 to 2:30 p.m. $1 per card

Wednesday: Pitch League- 11:30 to 3 p.m.; Zumba—10 a.m., free

Thursday: Mahjong, noon, free

Friday: Canasta- at noon, free

Congregate lunch served daily, Mondays through Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the Swansea Council on Aging. Swansea residents, who are 60 years of age or older are welcome. A donation of $2 is suggested. Reservations, at least two days in advance is necessary by calling 508-676-1831.

For more information, visit www.swanseacoa.webs.com or call Laurie A. Pimentel, Executive Director at 508-676-1831.

TIVERTON

Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus St., Tiverton; Contact: Janet Holmes, director at 401-625-6790.

On Monday, June 18, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon begins promptly at 9 a.m. Quilting for Charity is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chair Yoga with Kate begins at 1 p.m. Scrabble and cards start at 1 p.m.

On Tuesday, June 19, from 9 to 10 a.m., Zumba Class with instructor Jessica, will be presented. SHIP Counselor, Pat Walker, will be here from 9 a.m. to noon to help with Medicare, Health Insurance, Medicare Part D and any other health insurance problems. Appointments are required. The Words for Wisdom Book Club will meet at 10:15 a.m. This week’s book is “Truevine” by Beth Macey. Watercolor class with instructor Madeline DiOgenes will start at 1 p.m.  Games will be played all afternoon.

On Wednesday, June 20, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon, will begin at 9 a.m. Physical Therapy Assistant, Robyn Souza, will be instructing a combination Chair Pilates and Tai Chi Class at 10:30 to 11:30. The benefit of Pilates will be obtained without having to get down on the floor. Zumba with Jessica will start at 12:30 p.m. Games are played starting at 1 p.m.

On Thursday, June 21, a free walking exercise video “Walk Away the Pounds” with Leslie Sansone begins at 9 a.m. (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet at 9 a.m. The Knitting for Charity group will meet at 1 p.m. The Grief Support Group will meet at 1 p.m.

On Friday, June 22, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon will begin at 9 a.m. Mahjong starts at 11:30. Bingo will begin at 1  p.m. Cribbage will also begin at 1 p.m.  

The Tiverton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Computers are accessible Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to use our facility for everyday socialization. We offer billiards, cards, games and activities on a regular basis. Monthly newsletters are printed with our schedule of events. Please drop in and pick one up. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call in advance to book your lunch. The latest you can call is 11 a.m., the day before your meal.

The Senior Center bus schedule is as follows: The regular schedule every Tuesday is to the Harbour Mall area. This includes Stop & Shop and Walmart. Every Wednesday is in the Tiverton area, this includes: CVS, Bank of Newport, US Post Office, Rite Aid and shopping at Seabra in Fall River. Trips to Town Hall are made if necessary. The Dartmouth Mall is offered on the SECOND Friday of the month. This is a free service to all Tiverton residents who are 55 or older. Call the Senior Center at 401-625-6790 to make a reservation.

WESTPORT

Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport. 508-636-1026. Beverly Bisch, Director

Transportation needs: Call the center at 508-636-1026 to arrange transportation, Monday through Friday, for medical, pharmacy and food shopping.

Osteoporosis class is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:45-11 a.m.

Aerobics is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Toning and stretching class is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

An advanced tai chi class is Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and an intermediate T’ai Chi class is at 1:30 p.m.

Multi-level chair yoga is Monday and Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.

Walking/hiking group leaves WCOA every Tuesday starting 8:45 a.m.

Shine, for assistance with answers and information on your health insurance questions, supplements, etc. Call to schedule an appointment at 508-636-1026.

Bingo runs every Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

Cribbage is held Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.

A watercolor workshop is offered at 9 a.m. on Wednesday with Robert Abele, a local artist. There are four instruction classes and two peer workshops. The six-week sessions are for artists just beginning their journey with watercolor and also for experienced artists willing to offer encouragement and motivation.

A knitting and crocheting class is Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Quilting is Thursday at 1 p.m.

Poetry writing is offered Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

For more information regarding any of the diverse activities, call the Westport Senior Center at 508-636-1026

Senior Day Program, which offers a variety of activities for seniors 60 and older, is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Outreach workers are on hand to identify needs/solutions, provide information and referrals, Friendly Visitor, and assist with long-term care planning.

A local attorney will meet individuals for 30-minute appointments for a variety of legal areas with expertise in basic estate planning, wills, and living trusts. Call the center for an appointment.